Riven - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.7%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Rivenvs Lux

DFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Riven vs Lux is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Riven wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Lux based on 5 games. Riven holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Riven build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Riven vs Lux matchup.

Riven Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Riven performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Lux - 60.0% win rateLux(60.0%)
Riven - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Riven
60.0% WR
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Lux vs Riven matchup - 40.0% win rate
Lux
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Riven vs Lux Matchup?

Riven wins the Riven vs Lux matchup
Winner
Riven
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
6.1
CS / min
6.1
667
DMG / min
905
14,394
Gold / game
12,679
213
Heal / min
61
1,652
DMG Mitigated / min
448
0.8
CC / min
1.5
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Riven vs Lux Matchup Summary

The Riven vs Lux matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Riven wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Lux's 40.0%, giving Riven a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Riven dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Lux players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Riven leads by 1,355 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Riven players can confidently pick into Lux and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Lux away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Riven vs Lux Laning Phase Breakdown

Lux wins the laning phase against Riven in League of Legends

Lux is favored during the laning phase against Riven, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Lux holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.1Riven
6.1Lux
Riven and Lux farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
667Riven
905Lux
Lux heavily out-damages Riven by 238 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Riven should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Lux's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,394Riven
12,679Lux
Riven generates a commanding 1,715 more gold per game than Lux. This substantial economic advantage means Riven consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Lux should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Riven
1.5Lux
Lux provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Riven, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Lux coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,865Riven
509Lux
Riven vastly out-sustains Lux, healing and mitigating 1,355 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Riven can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Lux is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Lux, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Riven Build Against Lux

Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Lux, providing the mobility and stats Riven needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Riven against Lux are Eclipse, Sundered Sky and Maw of Malmortius. This combination gives Riven an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Riven vs Lux matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Riven
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Riven early game win rateRiven50.0%
Lux early game win rateLux50.0%
Late Game
Riven
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Riven late game win rateRiven66.7%
Lux late game win rateLux33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Riven and Lux, with Riven holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Riven is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Lux. Extended games heavily favor Riven, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Riven holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Lux players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Riven Runes Against Lux

Precision rune tree - Riven primary runes vs LuxPrecision
Conqueror - best Riven rune vs LuxTriumph - best Riven rune vs LuxLegend: Haste - best Riven rune vs LuxLast Stand - best Riven rune vs Lux
Sorcery rune tree - Riven secondary runes vs LuxSorcery
Nimbus Cloak - best Riven rune vs LuxTranscendence - best Riven rune vs Lux
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Riven to press their advantage against Lux, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Riven matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Riven's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Riven build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Riven matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.59%1486.673212,49332.3%53.5%
41.94%626.269711,95237.9%45.5%
40.32%626.377813,35040.0%40.5%
52.94%516.675511,72557.6%44.4%
49.02%516.458311,69450.0%48.0%
41.86%436.370111,62640.0%43.5%
57.14%426.899013,77152.4%61.9%
42.86%426.669012,37841.7%44.4%
65.00%406.786714,34569.2%63.0%
35.00%406.071712,00523.5%43.5%
50.00%406.91,06912,41247.8%52.9%
65.00%406.573712,81755.0%75.0%
44.74%385.967812,22164.3%33.3%
50.00%386.876212,46052.4%47.1%
60.53%386.677913,33658.8%61.9%
44.74%386.882912,68840.0%50.0%
58.33%366.479414,35955.6%59.3%
29.41%345.965811,56325.0%33.3%
48.48%336.577313,64440.0%52.2%
50.00%326.583212,27045.0%58.3%
51.61%316.771611,93052.9%50.0%
46.67%306.573211,37136.8%63.6%
55.17%297.180712,45158.8%50.0%
31.03%296.379612,98236.4%27.8%
41.38%295.865511,56743.8%38.5%
60.71%285.987411,90366.7%53.9%
48.15%276.273013,14750.0%46.7%
62.96%277.389114,23963.6%62.5%
42.31%266.282011,84440.0%45.5%
40.00%256.773513,30650.0%33.3%
50.00%246.375313,55450.0%50.0%
56.52%236.367512,89440.0%69.2%
43.48%236.567310,78758.3%27.3%
45.45%224.673011,56053.9%33.3%
59.09%226.667411,72811.1%92.3%
59.09%226.776013,34642.9%66.7%
38.10%216.357511,63041.7%33.3%
38.10%216.362913,62366.7%16.7%
44.44%186.874911,61133.3%55.6%
55.56%186.673213,01571.4%45.5%
50.00%186.369511,91846.1%60.0%
58.82%176.183512,95755.6%62.5%
43.75%167.075911,24550.0%33.3%
50.00%166.783312,20077.8%14.3%
50.00%145.860612,32828.6%71.4%
35.71%146.358512,37916.7%50.0%
30.77%135.747510,15440.0%25.0%
46.15%136.460812,08060.0%37.5%
69.23%136.792812,66466.7%71.4%
45.45%116.460711,76357.1%25.0%
63.64%116.184313,97860.0%66.7%
45.45%115.747412,04033.3%50.0%
50.00%105.284813,86580.0%20.0%
44.44%95.787814,91433.3%50.0%
37.50%86.682710,09928.6%100.0%
37.50%86.885115,22050.0%33.3%
25.00%84.973210,17920.0%33.3%
37.50%84.592812,14240.0%33.3%
62.50%85.575411,25850.0%75.0%
42.86%76.666712,80225.0%66.7%
42.86%74.883813,29633.3%50.0%
28.57%76.782313,1700.0%50.0%
50.00%66.665412,44166.7%33.3%
33.33%66.153712,71933.3%33.3%
33.33%63.178815,9730.0%33.3%
20.00%56.15619,37533.3%0.0%
20.00%54.868611,6310.0%50.0%
40.00%55.848210,07250.0%0.0%
0.00%51.375615,9230.0%0.0%
60.00%54.945110,44150.0%66.7%
40.00%54.655311,5550.0%100.0%
20.00%55.14317,3810.0%50.0%
40.00%53.65069,78033.3%50.0%
20.00%54.063310,03325.0%0.0%
20.00%56.058011,4300.0%50.0%
60.00%56.166714,39450.0%66.7%

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Riven vs Lux - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Riven do against Lux in League of Legends?

Riven wins the Riven vs Lux matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Lux's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Riven do against Lux in the early game?

In the early game, Riven has the advantage against Lux with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Riven players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Riven do against Lux in the late game?

In the late game, Riven takes over the Riven vs Lux matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Riven scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Riven vs Lux matchup?

Riven wins the matchup against Lux with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Riven is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Riven build against Lux?

The best Riven build against Lux includes Eclipse, Sundered Sky, Maw of Malmortius with Chainlaced Crushers. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Riven runes against Lux?

The best Riven runes against Lux use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Riven vs Lux matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Riven counter Lux?

Yes, Riven has a favorable matchup against Lux with a 60.0% win rate. Riven strongly counters Lux in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Riven against Lux?

When playing Riven against Lux, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.